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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

USA118th CongressS-1634| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2024
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act This bill provides for the conservation of specified lands in Colorado. Specifically, the bill designates specified federal lands within the White River National Forest as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, the proposed Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness as a potential wilderness area, the Spraddle Creek Wildlife Conservation Area, the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area, the Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area, the Sheep Mountain and Liberty Bell East Special Management Areas, the Curecanti National Recreation Area, and the interpretive site located beside U.S. Route 24 as the Sandy Treat Overlook. The bill adjusts the boundary of the White River National Forest and the Rocky Mountain National Park Potential Wilderness. The bill provides for the inclusion of additional federal lands in the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill provides for the cancellation of all Thompson Divide oil or gas leases. The bill establishes the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program to promote the capture, beneficial use, mitigation, and sequestration of fugitive methane emissions to reduce methane emissions, improve air quality, and improve public safety, among other things.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-241
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-173
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
May 17, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3437
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.
Dec 14, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Sep 24, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-231.
Sep 24, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-241
    Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-173
    Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act


  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3437
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.


  • December 14, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • September 24, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-231.


  • September 24, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3437: Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAnimal and plant healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalColoradoDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasHunting and fishingInfrastructure developmentInsectsIntergovernmental relationsLand transfersLand use and conservationLivestockMiningMotor vehiclesOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingRoads and highwaysWatershedsWater storageWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

USA118th CongressS-1634| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2024
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act This bill provides for the conservation of specified lands in Colorado. Specifically, the bill designates specified federal lands within the White River National Forest as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, the proposed Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness as a potential wilderness area, the Spraddle Creek Wildlife Conservation Area, the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area, the Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area, the Sheep Mountain and Liberty Bell East Special Management Areas, the Curecanti National Recreation Area, and the interpretive site located beside U.S. Route 24 as the Sandy Treat Overlook. The bill adjusts the boundary of the White River National Forest and the Rocky Mountain National Park Potential Wilderness. The bill provides for the inclusion of additional federal lands in the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill provides for the cancellation of all Thompson Divide oil or gas leases. The bill establishes the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program to promote the capture, beneficial use, mitigation, and sequestration of fugitive methane emissions to reduce methane emissions, improve air quality, and improve public safety, among other things.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-241
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-173
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
May 17, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3437
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.
Dec 14, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Sep 24, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-231.
Sep 24, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-241
    Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-173
    Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act


  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3437
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.


  • December 14, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • September 24, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-231.


  • September 24, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3437: Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAnimal and plant healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalColoradoDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasHunting and fishingInfrastructure developmentInsectsIntergovernmental relationsLand transfersLand use and conservationLivestockMiningMotor vehiclesOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingRoads and highwaysWatershedsWater storageWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection